#6F899C Hex Color
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A dusty, matte blue, #6f899c feels grounded and professional. It lacks high saturation, making it an excellent neutral for UI backgrounds where you need to convey reliability without visual noise. It pairs well with charcoal or crisp white text, as the accessibility ratio easily passes WCAG standards. This hex code works best as a steady, supporting base in corporate or tech-focused branding.
Questions about #6f899c
What is #6f899c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #6f899c is rgb(111, 137, 156), in HSL hsl(205, 19%, 52%) and in CMYK 29%, 12%, 0%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #6f899c?
#6f899c works exceptionally well when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or stark white for text legibility. Because it is a muted, desaturated blue, it also finds a natural harmony alongside cool grays or subtle slate tones for a sophisticated, unified aesthetic.
Is #6f899c readable on white or black?
#6f899c has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.73:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.